Shipping and Materials Manager

Wabtec; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking a Manager for the Shipping/Material Department to lead a team of material handlers, packers, receiving and coordinators, ensuring on-time shipping, proper packing, and documentation for customers.

The role requires five years in warehousing in manufacturing, a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, and strong supervisory experience. Proficiency in MS Office and MRP systems is expected, with a focus on accuracy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Five years in warehousing in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, or related field required.
• 5+ years of Supervisory/Management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management.
• Computer experience with MS Office and MRP systems.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is a must.
• Ability to work independently and with coworkers.
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prioritize day-to-day shipping/receiving/warehouse activities.
• Achieve high levels of customer satisfaction through accurate picking, packing, dispatching, and shipping.
• Measure and report effectiveness of shipping/receiving/warehousing activities and employee performance.
• Organize and maintain inventory and storage areas (5S).
• Interface with internal customers to answer questions or solve problems.
• Implement production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards.
• Maintain item records and use reports to project warehouse status.
• Monitor and control inventory integrity through audits and proper handling.
• Resolve inventory problems promptly and escalate as needed.
• Track and report non-conforming products to ensure transactional integrity.

Skills

Warehousing

Supervisory experience

Supply chain knowledge

MS Office

MRP systems

Attention to detail

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

MS Office

MRP systems

Job description

Who will you be working with?

You will be working with Operations, Planning, Fulfillment, Project teams trying to understand the requirement for Production and ensuring all parts are made available on shop floor for operations team without delay. Also ensuring high level of customer satisfaction by shipping parts on time with right packing and proper documentation.

How will you make a difference?

As Manager for the Shipping/ Material Department -will be responsible for safely leading a team of Material Handlers, Packers, Receiving and Coordinators who perform manual and clerical duties related to shipping, packing, picking, inspecting, storing, issuing, delivering, receiving and shipping a variety of materials, equipment and supplies in order to provide high-quality product and customer service to Wabtec's customers.

What do we want to know about you?

• Five years in warehousing in a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, or related field required.
• 5+ Years of Supervisory/Management experience preferred
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management
• Computer experience with MS Office and MRP systems.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is a must
• Ability to work independently and with coworkers
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software

What will your typical day look like?

• Coordination and prioritization of the day-to-day activities for the shipping/receiving/warehouse personnel.
• Achieve high levels of customer satisfaction through excellence in picking, identifying, kitting, packing, dispatching, shipping and assuring quality of goods
• Measure and report the effectiveness of shipping/receiving/warehousing activities and employee's performance
• Organize and maintain inventory and storage area (5S)
• Interface with internal customers to answer questions or solve problems
• Implement production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards
• Maintain items record, document necessary information and utilize reports to project warehouse status
• Monitoring and controlling inventory integrity through audit and correct material handling practices
• Resolve inventory problems in a timely manner and escalation as needed.
• Track and report non-conforming product to ensure transactional integrity
• Ensure inventory and shipping transactions' accuracy
• Maintains inventory by conducting daily cycle counts
• Demonstrate awareness and compliance of safety requirements in assigned work area for self and peers
• Determine work procedures, prepares work schedule, and expedites work flow
• Oversees, completes, and ensures accuracy of departmental work in conformance with policies and procedures
• Ensure correct shipment of international shipments including verification of HTS codes
• Develop cooperative mindset amongst employees and other departments
• Confer with other department to ensure coordination of other functions such as production, purchasing, quality, and project management to ensure timely and accurate reception and shipment of material
• Oversee weekly cycle counts and coordinates with other department heads to ensure accurate and timely completion thereof
• Total responsibility of day-to-day shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations
• Ability to introduce improvements and strategies and possess sense of urgency and a proactive customer service philosophy
• Self motivated driven well organized, and customer focus
• Ensure department is safe, well organized, efficient, and clean
• Managerial responsibility to include hiring, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, and terminations
• Ability to train and develop employees and track performance against company objectives

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Exposure to shop floor requires wearing steel toe shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection
• Must be able to walk, climb, stoop, bend, and lift
• You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
• Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $79100-112800 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

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